Top Entomologist-Recommended Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites

To prevent mosquito bites, experts recommend using citronella candles or plants, spraying your yard with insecticide if necessary, reducing standing water around your home, avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito hours at dawn and dusk, and using fans to deter mosquitoes. Installing bat boxes can also naturally reduce mosquito populations by attracting bats that feed on them.